Villanova takes on Columbia after Poplar's 20-point showing
Columbia Lions (1-0) at Villanova Wildcats (1-0)
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Villanova takes on Columbia after Wooga Poplar scored 20 points in Villanova's 75-63 victory against the Lafayette Leopards.
Villanova finished 18-16 overall with a 10-6 record at home during the 2023-24 season. The Wildcats averaged 70.2 points per game last season, 25.8 in the paint, 12.1 off of turnovers and 7.2 on fast breaks.
Columbia went 13-14 overall with a 4-8 record on the road last season. The Lions averaged 77.0 points per game while allowing opponents to score 72.4 last season.
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2024-25 Ivy League Standings
2024-25 Big East Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| DePaul | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Marquette | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Providence | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Seton Hall | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| St. John's | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Villanova | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Xavier | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Creighton | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Georgetown | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| UConn | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
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